Part 1
Giám khảo
Do you keep plants at home?
Thí sinh
Yes sure I planned some tree as my home especially the flower because I really into planting even sometimes it's not have any sprout or go anyway. But I still try to plant it because I think sometime when you plan on some kind like the fruit or the vegetable at home is more organic than buying.
Giám khảo
What plant did you grow when you were young?
Thí sinh
Oh, I think a lot of times you didn't have to grow it is the bean sprouts because I in the past when I was like secondary when I was in my secondary school, it has it had a project to plan the bean sprout and keep their product to cook some food in the room.
Giám khảo
Do you know anything about growing a plant?
Thí sinh
Yes I know some and like when you grow a plant you need to I watering it around like 2 times a day but it depends on the the plan because different hand have different preference so you had to stick on what the plant like and more than the watering sometimes you need to fertilizer as well.
Giám khảo
Do Chinese people send plants as gifts?
Thí sinh
Oh I'm not really sure about this one because I'm a Thai people soul but but I guess yes because I saw from like see drama series in the Chinese they usually give some kind of like a flower or a plant to their friend or their lover. So I think yes.
Do you keep plants at home?
Điểm: 45.0Gợi ý: Answer more clearly and concisely. Start with a direct topic sentence (Yes/No + brief detail), then give one or two specific supporting reasons using correct grammar and linking words. Avoid long unclear clauses and tense/word-choice errors (e.g. planned → plant, sprout → sprouts).
Ví dụ: Yes, I keep several potted plants at home, mostly flowers and a few small fruit plants. I enjoy gardening because it relaxes me, and growing fruit or vegetables at home feels healthier and more organic than buying them.
What plant did you grow when you were young?
Điểm: 40.0Gợi ý: Make the answer direct and use specific time references. Begin with a clear topic sentence (I grew X), then add one detail about how or why. Correct grammar (e.g. "when I was in secondary school"), use linking words for coherence, and avoid vague phrases.
Ví dụ: When I was young, I grew bean sprouts at school. We had a school project in secondary school where each student planted bean sprouts and later used them in cooking, which taught me basic growing techniques.
Do you know anything about growing a plant?
Điểm: 50.0Gợi ý: Organize your response: state your general knowledge, then give two specific tips with linking words (for example, however, also). Correct grammar (watering, plant, different plants) and avoid inaccurate absolute statements (not all plants need twice-daily watering). Be specific about conditions and care.
Ví dụ: Yes, I know some basic care. For example, most potted plants need regular watering but the frequency depends on the species and the weather; some need watering twice a day in hot weather while succulents need much less. Also, you should use fertilizer occasionally to provide nutrients.
Do Chinese people send plants as gifts?
Điểm: 48.0Gợi ý: Answer with a clear stance and give a reason or example. Start with a direct response (I’m not sure, but…) then add a specific observation and a linking word (because, for example). Avoid filler words and unclear phrasing ("Thai people soul").
Ví dụ: I'm not entirely sure, but I think yes. For example, in Chinese dramas I often see characters giving flowers or small potted plants to friends or partners, so it seems to be an accepted gift.
× Yes sure I planned some tree as my home especially the flower because I really into planting even sometimes it's not have any sprout or go anyway.
✓ Yes, sure. I plant some trees at home, especially flowering ones, because I am really into planting even if sometimes they do not sprout or die.
Multiple sentence structure problems: incorrect verb tense and form ('planned' should be 'plant' for habitual action), singular/plural ('tree' -> 'trees'; 'flower' -> 'flowering ones'), missing subject-verb agreement ('I really into' needs 'I am really into'), incorrect clauses ('it's not have any sprout or go anyway' is ungrammatical). Suggestion: break into shorter sentences, use present simple for habits, ensure noun plurals and correct verb forms.
× But I still try to plant it because I think sometime when you plan on some kind like the fruit or the vegetable at home is more organic than buying.
✓ But I still try to plant them because I think that sometimes when you plant things like fruit or vegetables at home they are more organic than store-bought ones.
Pronoun and noun reference errors: 'plant it' ambiguous (use 'them' for plants), misuse of 'plan' instead of 'plant', singular/plural issues ('fruit or the vegetable' -> 'fruit or vegetables'), missing conjunctions and articles, and awkward comparative phrasing. Suggestion: use 'plant' verb, match plural forms, add 'that' for a noun clause, and use 'store-bought' for clarity.
× Oh, I think a lot of times you didn't have to grow it is the bean sprouts because I in the past when I was like secondary when I was in my secondary school, it has it had a project to plan the bean sprout and keep their product to cook some food in the room.
✓ Oh, I often grew bean sprouts. When I was in secondary school, there was a project to grow bean sprouts and keep the produce to cook food in the dormitory.
Mixed and incorrect tense usage and verb choices: 'didn't have to grow' conflicts with intended meaning; use simple past 'grew' for past habit. Redundant phrases 'in the past when I was like secondary' should be 'when I was in secondary school'. 'it has it had a project' should be 'there was a project'. 'plan' -> 'grow'; 'product' -> 'produce'; 'room' -> 'dormitory' for clarity. Suggestion: use clear past tense, remove redundancies, and choose correct nouns.
× Yes I know some and like when you grow a plant you need to I watering it around like 2 times a day but it depends on the the plan because different hand have different preference so you had to stick on what the plant like and more than the watering sometimes you need to fertilizer as well.
✓ Yes, I know some. When you grow a plant you need to water it around two times a day, but it depends on the plant because different plants have different preferences. You should pay attention to what the plant likes, and besides watering, sometimes you need fertilizer as well.
Multiple errors: article misuse ('the the plan' -> 'the plant'), incorrect verb forms ('I watering' -> 'water it'; 'you had to stick on' -> 'you should pay attention to'), plural agreement ('different hand' -> 'different plants'), number format ('2' -> 'two') and noun choice ('fertilizer' as noun is fine). Suggestion: use correct verb form 'water', correct singular/plural nouns, and simpler modal 'should' for advice.
× Oh I'm not really sure about this one because I'm a Thai people soul but but I guess yes because I saw from like see drama series in the Chinese they usually give some kind of like a flower or a plant to their friend or their lover.
✓ Oh, I'm not really sure about this because I'm Thai, but I guess yes. From what I have seen in Chinese drama series, they usually give flowers or plants to friends or lovers.
Pronoun and article errors: 'I'm a Thai people soul' is incorrect—use 'I'm Thai'. Redundant words ('but but', 'like see') removed. 'in the Chinese' should be 'in Chinese drama series'. Use plural nouns 'flowers or plants' and plural 'friends' for general statements. Suggestion: use correct nationality adjective, remove fillers, and use present simple or present perfect for observed habits ('have seen').